Enter any address in LaPorte County, Indiana to see its FEMA flood zone
6 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
LaPorte County, Indiana has recorded 11 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 7 flash floods and 4 river or area floods. The county has received 17 federal disaster declarations, 3 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1965–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Flood | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Mar 8, 2009 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Sep 12, 2008 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Snow | Snowstorm | Feb 12, 2007 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Winter Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jan 1, 2005 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Jul 19, 2025 | 5.00K |
| Flood | Feb 20, 2018 | 500.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 18, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 26, 2013 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 28, 2009 | 250.00K |
| Flood | Sep 13, 2008 | 500.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jan 8, 2008 | 150.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 27, 2006 | 50K |
| Flood | Jul 7, 2001 | — |
| Flash Flood | Jul 17, 1996 | — |
Flood — Jul 19, 2025
An Mesoscale Convective Vortex moved through the US 30 corridor resulting in flooding rain on its northern edge. The Northern Indiana NWS office recorded 0.72 of rain in just under 15 minutes. Rain totals of 3 to nearly 5 inches was common in La Porte, St. Joseph, Elkhart, De Kalb, and Noble Counties.
Flood — Feb 20, 2018
A slow release of a snow pack, containing one to over two inches of water, occurred in the days leading to the event which started the process of river rises in many areas. Low pressure tracked from northwest Iowa into northern Lower Michigan, which ushered in a rapid warmup and equally rapid release of any remaining water in the snow-pack. Several rounds of rain occurred between the 19th and 2...
Flash Flood — Jul 18, 2015
Weak shortwave trough moving through upper Michigan combined with retreating outflow boundary from morning/early afternoon storms, which moved through northern Indiana/northwest Ohio, spurned new storm development from southern Wisconsin southeast through northeast Illinois by later afternoon. Storms were initially sub-severe and disorganized, but two main bowing segments, one along and north o...
Flash Flood — Jun 26, 2013
An upper level disturbance moved through the region during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Strong shear, instability and steep mid level lapse rates all combined with the wave to produce numerous thunderstorms across Illinois. These storms moved into northern Indiana and continued to expand. Several reports of damaging winds were received along with some hail.
Flash Flood — Jul 28, 2009
A pre-frontal trough moved through during the first part of the day, limiting destabilization in many areas until early afternoon when skies cleared somewhat in northwestern parts of the area. A weak cold front and lake breeze triggered convective development. Overall shear and instability was rather limited, allowing for only pulse type storms. However, the boundaries remained nearly station...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in LaPorte County, Indiana:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in LaPorte County, Indiana that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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